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  The Source Of Your Fears.
 
Any problem cannot be resolved unless you get to the source of the problem. The same is the case with your fears. If you are serious about getting rid of those fears and lead a more rewarding life free of fears, then you have to take care of this step before you proceed any further.
 
Why is finding the source of your fear important? Identifying the triggers of your fears will help you manage, eliminate, or combat them. Regardless of the type of fear you have, there is always a source that triggers it. Hence, you can take the time to list down your fears and their level of intensity. Then, take note about environmental, emotional, or other factors that could trigger that fear. This will help you trace the source of your fear. Aside from external triggers, make sure that you also consider the internal triggers. Was there something in your past that created this emotional responses? It is basically as simple as asking yourself, “Why am I afraid?”!
 
Another important reason why finding the source of your fear is that it enables you to assess whether it is something that you can manage and control on your own, or whether you need professional help. 
 
Getting Started
 
If you want more success in overcoming your fears, then you need to take the initiative so you can get proper help for whatever fears or anxieties that consume you. Here are tips to get you started on the right track:
 
•    Remain positive. Fears that produce negative impact are also triggered by negative thoughts and outlook in life. Therefore, you must try to brush aside those negative ideas from your mind and prevent yourself from feeling depressed.
•    Communicate with your internal self. There is no better person who knows about your fears than you do. So, you need to create awareness about your fears by identifying them and breaking them down into more manageable parts. 
•    Assess your fears. Some fears are irrational and often takes place in the mind of the person instead of actual reality. 
 
Overcoming Your Fears
 
The importance of learning how to overcome your fears is rather obvious. No one wants to live their life in constant worry or fear, no matter how intense it may be. An anxiety-free life is one that provides more opportunity for growth and liberates you. 
 
Here are basic techniques that you can try if you want to find relief from your fears or totally eliminate them:
 
*Visualization
*Gather facts
*Get professional help
 
Visualization
 
Take time each day to find a place where you can be isolated and be able to concentrate. Your objective is to transport yourself in a low stress situation wherein you have control over your fear, instead of the other way around. Imagine your fear as a concrete object that you can destroy. You will never realize how it is able to calm you down.
 
Gather Facts
 
Most fears are caused by the unknown or people's inability to have control over a given situation. When you are suffering from certain types of fear, you need to look into the reality of the situation and gather information that you can. The more facts you have in hand, the less you become stressed about your situation because you always know you can manage it.
Professional Help
 
If you are one of those people who are too afraid to perform self-talk or confront their fears head-on, then it is best to seek professional help. They will start by assessing your fears and then suggest techniques that you can employ to combat those fears. Overcoming your fears can sometimes be a long process depending on how deep rooted and how long you have had the fear, so don't expect to get rid of all your fears (if you have many) all at once.
 
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